UWM Libraries seeks an energetic, knowledgeable, and
technologically capable individual to serve as a Digital Projects Specialist.
This position supports resource and digital collection development in the
Library's Digitization Department. The department has been building digital
collections drawn from the Library's unique collections in Archives, Special
Collections and the American Geographical Society Library since 2001. Going
forward, the department will be developing tools and exploring new modes of
discovery and interactivity, such as geographic discovery, contextual
materials, and social tools, and working closely with campus initiatives in
digital scholarship, including the digital humanities.
The successful candidate will have experience working with digital collections
and digital tool development in an academic library setting, and have a
familiarity with common programming, web development and/or database languages
such as PHP, MySQL, XSLT, JSON, and Javascript. Duties include development
using open source tools, such as Omeka and Neatline, and integrating those
tools with existing digital collections in CONTENTdm, interacting with faculty
and staff to gather requirements for tool and digital collection development,
working with Library Systems staff and campus IT to resolve technical issues,
and supervising student workers in the Digitization Department. This position
reports to the head of the Digitization Department.
Job Summary/Basic Function:
• Customize existing tools, including open source tools, for use on the UWM
Digital Collections site
• Work with faculty and staff to gather requirements for tool and web
development projects
• Work with CONTENTdm API to integrate custom tools into existing collections
• Evaluate existing tools and technologies, and investigate emerging
technologies to identify potential uses. Prototype demonstration projects
• Help identify technical requirements and keep abreast of new research and
development in digital humanities and other areas related to digital
collections
• Document workflows and procedures, and help form policy for digital tool
development
• Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree
• Evidence of relevant experience working with digital collection development
• Evidence of experience developing tools and applications using one or more
of the following languages or standards, or related languages or standards:
Javascript, JSON, MySQL, PHP, XSLT
• Demonstrated understanding of developments and trends in digital collections
and digital humanities
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree in Library Science, Information Science, Computer Science or
related field with an emphasis on digital libraries, archives, humanities, or
equivalent.
• Demonstrated understanding of metadata standards
• Demonstrated proficiency with programming and web development
• Experience working in a LINUX environment, specifically with LAMP services
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants must submit a letter of application, a current resume, transcripts
(Other Document 1), and names/addresses of three current professional
references.
Apply at - http://jobs.umm.edu/postings/15697
Applications must be received on or before 10-5-13.
Questions may be addressed to Craig Wesley, 414-229-6201 or email to
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please contact [log in to unmask] or 414-229-4463. Employment opportunities will
not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a
qualified individual's disability.
UWM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Employment will require a criminal background check. For the UWM Campus
Security Report see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu
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